Tsunami Dock Carries Invaders to Oregon

'A Really Dirty Needle'

Marine biologists say while its common for ocean animals to wash up with debris, this is the first time they've seen animals travel such a long distance shore-to-shore after a storm or disaster. They are watching the coastal waters for more invasive species that could threaten Oregon shores. "This is a really dirty needle and it's stuck right in our ecosystem," Chapman said "Now we just have to hope we don't get sick."